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Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the Asian fresh produce business, including updates on production and harvesting systems, sorting and grading machinery, packaging, coldstorage and controlled atmosphere, digital management, robots and automation, vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Vertical Future partners with Modi Fresh in India
UK-based vertical farming technology expands into Indian market with Modi Fresh to develop consumer-facing brand
PIL delivers first avocados from Africa to Asia with EverFRESH
Shipper now using the CA technology across a number of key refrigerated trade lanes
Superplum rolls out new fresh lychee packs
Indian start-up unveils new pre-packed lychee to help reduce post-harvest waste
Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
Agrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
Dutch Greenhouse Delta Indian trade mission a success
Successful HortiRoad2India trade mission strengthens relations and explores high-tech collaborations in Indian horticulture
Spread reaches lettuce milestone
Japanese vertical farm operator sells 100m servings of its Vegetus lettuce offering
Limoneira partners with Apeel
Citrus heavyweight enters into exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel to improve quality and extend the shelf-life of its lemons
VIDEO: Sir Charles Godfray ‘optimistic’ about global food security
Ahead of his 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture on 15 May, illustrious population biologist Sir Charles Godfray tells Fred Searle why he is optimistic about the task of feeding a growing world population, and doing it sustainably
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Guimaras mangoes receive GI
Mangoes from key Philippine growing region awarded geographical indication for their extra sweet taste
Pakistani cherries eager for China
As cherry season ramps up industry is hopeful of gaining access to China for key growing region of Gilgit-Baltistan
Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
Clearing skies for Costa
Positive outlook for Australian-headquartered fresh produce company as weather improves
World Avocado Congress draws to a close
Global industry urged to “take back the narrative” on sustainability
Speakers announced for Fresh Produce India
Industry experts will share key strategies for success in the Indian market at the online event, which takes place on 3-5 May 2023
OneThird raises €2.75M in late seed funding
New funding will be used to scale technology and operations to expand to new markets and support fresh produce supply chains
Breeding robot ready strawberries
New Australian effort delivered by Hort Innovation to breed strawberries suited for automated picking
Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
New packing line solution on show as Tomra Food welcomes the world avocado industry to New Zealand in April